Summit hikes Penkenjoch - Rastkogel

Schwendau, Zillertal / Tux Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.2 km
Duration: 3:00 h

High-alpine pleasure tour from the Penkenjoch to the Wanglspitze and on to the Rastkogel with its panoramic views as far as the Zugspitze!

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.2 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:799 hm
  • Elevation downhill:124 hm
Highest point2,757 m

Starting point

Top station section II Penkenjoch

Finishing point

Rastkogel
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Trail condition

Mountain path, mountain trail

Equipment

Correct footwear (sole with a tread, firm hiking shoes)

Clothing (quickly drying, protection against wind, rain and cold)

Sunscreen – ATTENTION: strong sunlight in the mountains! Sunglasses, head protection, sunscreen with a high sun protection factor

First aid kit (gauze bandage, plaster)

Charged mobile phone

Drinks and food (drink plenty of fluid on hikes – but avoid alcohol!)

Source: Zillertal Tourismus GmbH

Description

From the Penkenjoch (2,095 m) on a wide trail (no. 57) to the Wanglalm and Wanglspitze (2,420 m). Then take the pleasantly ascending trail to the Hoarbergjoch. Via the large boulders (trail no. 51) you easily reach the beautiful panoramic summit, distant view to the Zugspitze, the Rastkogel (2,762 m).

Descent via the same route and with the two cable cars of the Finkenberger Almbahnen comfortably back to the valley!
The descent to Tux via AV trail no. 318 via Geiselalm and further from Geislerhof via AV trail no. 315 to Tux-(Vorder)Lanersbach, trail no. 21 is also a popular option, walking time 4 h.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Linienbus 4104 
    Bus stop Finkenberger Almbahnen

  • Parking

    Bus/train

    from Jenbach with the Zillertalbahn railway to Mayrhofen station
    from Mayrhofen railway station, take the 4104 bus to Tux-Lanersbach

    CAR

    Zillertal: B 169 from Strass/Brettfalltunnel to Mayrhofen - junction Ginzling/Hintertux
    Tuxertal: turn right at the crossroads and stay on the L 6 Tuxer Landesstraße to Tux-Lanersbach


    Day parking lot Finkenberger Almbahnen

Weather

Today

snow showers
4°C/-1°C
80%2.3l5 km/h

Mon

partly Cloudy
5°C/-2°C
10%0.2l5 km/h

Tue

partly Cloudy
6°C/-1°C
15%0l0 km/h

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